http://astrotalkuk.org Hosted by an amateur astronomer, AstrotalkUK is podcast looking at the role, activities and achievements of amateur astronomers in the UK. Wed, 11 Aug 2010 17:27:45 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Copyright © 2010 AstrotalkUK - Amateur astronomy in the UK gurbir@gurbir.co.uk (info@astrotalkuk.org) gurbir@gurbir.co.uk (info@astrotalkuk.org) astronomy 1440 http://astrotalkuk.org/wp-content/uploads/atuk144144.jpg http://astrotalkuk.org 144 144 Amateur Astronomy in the UK Hosted by an amateur astronomer, AstrotalkUK is podcast looking at the role, activities and achievements of amateur astronomers in the UK. Mostly a prerecorded mp3 audio file but occasionally accompanied by a video too. The internet being what it is, content will not be limited to the UK nor will the contributors always be amateur astronomers. Astronomy, Space, Solar System, Cosmos, Universe, Moon, Earth, Moon info@astrotalkuk.org info@astrotalkuk.org gurbir@gurbir.co.uk no no http://astrotalkuk.org/2008/02/17/astrofest-2008-part-2/ http://astrotalkuk.org/2008/02/17/astrofest-2008-part-2/#comments Sun, 17 Feb 2008 12:00:47 +0000 admin http://astrotalkuk.org/wp/?p=9 http://astrotalkuk.org/2008/02/17/astrofest-2008-part-2/feed/ 0 28:25 David Levy recounts the momentous event of July 1994 and talks about his current preoccupations. Did you know he has his own pod cast called ... David Levy recounts the momentous event of July 1994 and talks about his current preoccupations. Did you know he has his own pod cast called letstalkstars. David Paul talks about the Campaign for Dark Skies which was established in 1989, what progress has been made and how the amateur astronomy community can still contribute. Alison Gibbings describes what students do when not attending lectures, no they're not in the pub. They have got themselves organised take a look at UKSEDS. The website does require an update though. Astrofest, Astronomy online, Education, Light Pollution info@astrotalkuk.org no no http://astrotalkuk.org/2008/02/10/astrofest-2008/ http://astrotalkuk.org/2008/02/10/astrofest-2008/#comments Sun, 10 Feb 2008 12:00:46 +0000 admin http://astrotalkuk.org/wp/?p=8 http://astrotalkuk.org/2008/02/10/astrofest-2008/feed/ 0 28:35 Astrofest is a unique event for amateur astronomers for the UK and Europe. Keith Cooper, Astronomy Now's editor provides some background to how and when ... Astrofest is a unique event for amateur astronomers for the UK and Europe. Keith Cooper, Astronomy Now's editor provides some background to how and when it started. Nik Szymanek an accomplished astrophotographer shares his experiences of capturing some spectacular images. See some of them on his website. Dr Allan Chapman talks about the tradition of amateur astronomy. He identifies some of the key figures from the past and speculates on its future. Read more about Allan on Wikipedia. Astrofest info@astrotalkuk.org no no